Section 2(1)(p) of the Act (ibid) defines ' Parole system ... follows:
"(p) 'Parole system' means the system of releasing
prisoners from prison on parole by suspension of their
sentence in accordance with
crime and criminals.
As a consequence of the introduction of parole into the penal
system, all fixed-term sentences of imprisonment of above 18
months ... parole authorities of the convicts released on
parole and in case of failure to perform the promise, the convict
released on parole is directed
Budhi Singh vs State Of Nct Of Delhi on 15 July, 2025
Bench: Prathiba M
social connections and support systems which
are vital for their emotional strength. In this context, Parole and
Furlough play a critical role as sources ... justice system.
28. Rules 1197 to 1202 of the Delhi Prison Rules itself provide
guidance as to what objectives the grant of parole and furlough
Director General (Prisons) to streamline the system and
for framing uniform guidelines for grant of furlough/ parole to the convicts.
13. Impeaching the impugned Clause
Court of India.
(c) The parole applicant has been convicted of a grave offence under
POCSO. His release on parole, even for a limited period ... justice system.
(d) The Delhi Police has strongly opposed the grant of parole in this
case."
14. Notably, the premise for rejection for parole
between parole and last furlough availed and vice-versa. The
argument is that the embargo of one month gap is only between parole and
last ... 2552/2018, for streamlining the system for grant of
furlough/parole to the convicts and laying down uniform Guidelines. For
ready reference, Rule
India in recent years made orders of
release on parole on humanitarian considerations.
Historically „parole‟ is a concept known to military law
and denotes release ... crime and criminals. As a
consequence of the introduction of parole into the
penal system, all fixed-term sentences of
imprisonment of above 18 months
Competent Authority
has passed the impugned order, rejecting the application for parole,
without application of mind and without even referring to the
Nominal Roll ... passed rejection orders
in a mechanical manner, leading to unjustified denials of
parole. The present case is a one such textbook example, where
despite
approval of the Inspector General
remove a prisoner from the remission system up to a period
of six months; Provided that the Inspector General shall ... ZEENAT PRAVEEN
Signing Date:19.03.2024
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prisoner from the remission system for the entire period of
his imprisonment;
II. Stoppage of recreational facilities
